Countdown to Equality Forum 2012

Get ready for the annual forum recognized as the premier annual LGBT summit.

Published: 2012.01.30 08:24 AM

Equality Forum, which coordinates LGBT History Month and produces documentary films, is in its 20th year of presenting the largest annual national and international LGBT civil rights forum. This year, Isreal is the featured nation and there will be special events to celebrate.

Malcolm Lazin, Executive Director of the Equality Forum, said “Our 20th anniversary celebrates the transformation from a groundbreaking conference that focused on an emerging civil rights movement into the annual Equality Forum recognized as the premier annual national and international LGBT summit.” He went on to say, “Israel, as the featured nation, will be represented by the Ambassador to the U.S., major Israeli LGBT leaders, and Tel Aviv DJs and entertainers.”

The annual Equality Forum takes place May 3–6, 2012 in Philadelphia and includes 25 panel discussions, the International Equality Dinner, SundayOUT! at The Piazza, six parties, 13th Annual Gay and Lesbian Art Exhibit, theater, and special events. There is no registration fee and all panels are free.

Check out some of our highlights:

Israel Programs

Ambassador of Israel to the U.S. Dr. Michael B. Oren as Keynote Speaker at International Equality Dinner

Israeli photographer David Adika featured at 13th annual Gay and Lesbian Art Exhibit

Israeli delegation including elected officials, leaders, drag queen, and entertainers

National Youth Panel – Facilitated by Katherine Miller, discharged West Point cadet under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” is a discussion with gay former University of Michigan Student Body President Chris Armstrong, and Iowa activist and son of lesbian parents Zach Wahls, Saturday, May 5th at 2:30 p.m.

SundayOUT! at The Piazza

Head out on sunday, May 6th, from noon to 7 p.m. for over 150 vendors, artisans, galleries, bars, boutiques, cafés and restaurants in an Italian inspired open-air plaza. SundayOUT! includes music, recording artists, drag queens, and Israeli DJs and performers.

Parties

NBCUniversal Welcome Party at Vedge – Thursday, May 3rd

Drag Show & Party at Tabu – Friday, May 4th

Stimulus Party – Friday, May 4th

Girl Fever at Sisters – Saturday, May 5th

Men's Party at Voyeur – Saturday, May 5th

SundayOUT! Tea Dance at Tendenza – Sunday, May 6th

Curve is a proud sponsor of Equality Forum 2012. For a complete schedule of events, visit equalityforum.com.